Who is Selling Your Email Addresses

Who is Selling Your Email Addresses

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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This video tutorial explains how to identify the sources of spam emails by using a plus sign in your email address. Google ignores any text after the plus sign, allowing users to track where their email addresses are being used. The video demonstrates how to apply this trick during sign-up processes and how to identify if a company is selling your email address by checking for mismatches between the recipient address and the sender's domain.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of adding a plus sign to your email address when signing up for services?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you identify the source of spam messages using the method described in the video?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What steps should you take if you receive spam messages from a company that has your email address?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does it indicate if there is a mismatch between the recipient address after the plus sign and the sender domain name?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why might companies sell your email addresses, and how can you protect yourself from this?

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